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KAIST Researchers develop High-Power, Fast-Charging Sodium-Ion Battery

Researchers from the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) have developed a high-energy, high-power hybrid sodium-ion battery capable of charging in seconds. This breakthrough could potentially revolutionize the energy storage industry and provide a viable alternative to lithium-ion ..

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ISRO Plans Second Uncrewed Gaganyaan Test

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is set to achieve another milestone in its prestigious Gaganyaan mission, India’s first human spaceflight program. Gaganyaan Mission Timeline The second uncrewed test flight is planned. Two more uncrewed missions will take place in ..

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NASA’s Advanced Composite Solar Sail System Mission (ACS3)

On April 24, 2024, NASA has launched the Advanced Composite Solar Sail System (ACS3), marking an important moment in the utilization of solar power for space propulsion. A solar-powered spacecraft was deployed aboard Rocket Lab’s Electron rocket from New Zealand. ..

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IIT Guwahati Develops Innovative 3D Printed Dummy Ballot Unit

The Indian Institute of Technology Guwahati (IIT-G), in collaboration with the Systematic Voters’ Education and Electoral Participation (SVEEP) cell of Kamrup election district in Assam, has developed an innovative 3D printed dummy ballot unit. Unveiled at the IIT-G campus, this ..

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What is Microsoft’s new image-to-video AI model VASA-1?

Microsoft’s newly introduced VASA-1 AI model represents a significant advancement in the field of generative artificial intelligence. This AI model has the capability to produce hyper-realistic talking faces from just a single portrait photo and a corresponding speech audio track. ..

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Meta Launches Advanced AI Assistant Powered by Llama 3

Meta Platforms, the parent company of Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp, has announced the launch of its new artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Meta AI. Powered by the company’s latest AI model, Llama 3, Meta AI is integrated into Meta’s popular social ..

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